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Journet Family History

Journet Surname Meaning

French: from a derivative of Old French jorn ‘day’ a measure of land representing an area that could be plowed in a day;

hence a nickname for someone who owned or worked such an area or perhaps for a day laborer.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Journet family from?

You can see how Journet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Journet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Journet families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 35 Journet families living in London. This was about 92% of all the recorded Journet's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Journet families in 1891.
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What did your Journet ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Journet. 72% of Journet women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Dressmaker
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Journet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Journet census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 218 immigration records available for the last name Journet. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 95 military records available for the last name Journet. For the veterans among your Journet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Journet lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Journet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Journet in 1961 was 28, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Journet ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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